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5 francs (Essai en cuivre de Gayrard, piéfort au double)

🇫🇷 France · 5 francs (Essai en cuivre de Gayrard, piéfort au double)
Regular
Weight57.14 g
Diameter37.55 mm
CompositionCopper
ReferenceMaz# 1283 c var, VG# 3078 var
Collector's Key World IDCKW-FRA-2800

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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
What is a 1848 France 5 francs (Essai en cuivre de Gayrard, piéfort au double) made of?
Copper, weighing 57.14 g.
What is the melt value of a 1848 France 5 francs (Essai en cuivre de Gayrard, piéfort au double)?
Its melt value is its metal content multiplied by the current spot price. See our melt calculator on the metals pages for a live figure.
Is the 1848 France 5 francs (Essai en cuivre de Gayrard, piéfort au double) a key date?
It's a more common issue overall, though scarcer varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.